Name: Zoo Goes Boo
Start: 2026-11-01
End: 2026-11-01

This new, modern lounge offers an excellent relaxing atmosphere to enjoy our breakfast buffet in the morning with create-your-own omelets, breakfast meats, fresh fruit, baked goods and more. In the evening, it's the place you want to meet friends and enjoy craft cocktails, fine wine, premium beer and delicious light eats. Live entertainment on the weekends provides background music to perfect your experience.

Rendezvous

A local favorite in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids featuring award-winning BBQ ribs, certified Angus beef burgers and steaks, Michigan brewed beers and a large variety of spirits. Food served daily until 2am with great happy hour specials Monday-Friday.

Z's Bar & Restaurant

People have been coming to Bobarino's Pizzeria since 1997 to enjoy some of West Michigan's best wood-fired pizza and craft beer. Diverse experiences can be had at Bobarino's, including open-air dining on the Sky Deck, made-to-order pizza topped with fresh produce from the [live wall](https://www.thegilmorecollection.com/thebob/livewall/), billiards, and live entertainment.

The folks at Bobarino's understand that there's no better compliment to pizza than beer. The daily tap list features 12 handcrafted beers from B.O.B.'s Brewery in addition to other local favorites and traditional domestics. The wood-fired pizza menu is accompanied by a variety of classic American dishes like comfort food classics and build-your-own burgers. Everything on the menu is approachable and there are options for all tastes. The space is lively and ideal for large groups, family nights, after-work cocktails, pre-concert dinners, and late-night excursions. Grab **a little pizza happiness** at Bobarino's.

Bobarino's Pizzeria

The B.O.B. (an acronym for Big Old Building) is located in downtown Grand Rapids. The 70,000-square-foot, four-story, red brick building was constructed in 1903 as Judson's grocery warehouse. It stood vacant for decades before The Gilmore Collection began its transformation, saving it from demolition. Its casual appeal, large size, and historic charm have given The B.O.B. destination status in downtown Grand Rapids. Ambitious, expansive, and versatile, The B.O.B. is **a big old building of fun**, offering a multitude of choices for each guest who walks through the door.

The B.O.B.

Bistro Bella Vita's specialty is fresh Italian and French cuisine, prepared from scratch, and served in a big-city, casual atmosphere featuring West Michigan's largest martini bar. Visit Bistro Bella Vita and enjoy the "Beautiful Life."

Bistro Bella Vita

A stylish lounge & nightclub located on the lower level of the B.O.B. A microbrewery, featuring our own micro-brewed beer, live entertainment on weekends, billiards, games and traditional pub fare.

B.O.B.'s Brewery

B.O.B.'s Brewery offers tours of their brewing facility free of cost! Spend some time in the brewery with Brewmaster John Svoboda and discuss the brewing process. Day-time tours available upon request.

A Renaissance Is Brewing At The B.O.B. Experience a dedication to creativity; a flair for complex flavors; a return to craft. A Renaissance is brewing at B.O.B.'s Brewery, where this month's exotic, small batch brew may become next year's most anticipated seasonal offering.

B.O.B.'s Brewery Facility Tour

In the tradition of Sweet Wallace's and The Loading Dock, The B.O.B. returned to its live music roots with the opening of H.O.M.E. (House of Music & Entertainment) in 2012. The stage at H.O.M.E. plays host to a variety of music genres including Rock, Blues, Tribute Bands, Indie, R&B, Country, Jazz, Folk, EDM and more. The room is casual, funky and the perfect reflection of The B.O.B.'s warehouse origins. The decor is a unique juxtaposition of modern amenities and repurposed vintage instruments. The Bourbon Bar at H.O.M.E. is impressive, with an ample variety of premium Bourbon, Scotch and Whiskey available. With a casual atmosphere, vintage decor, and a plethora of live music genres–like an old pair of jeans–H.O.M.E. is always a great fit. **H.O.M.E. Sweet Home!**

H.O.M.E. House of Music Entertainment

Made-from-scratch comfort fare meets authentic global classics in the kitchen of the world’s first celebrity chef, Wolfgang Puck. Known for his genuine warmth and love of craft, Wolfgang offers gourmet pizzas, appetizers, salads, noodles and entrees for lunch and dinner in this casual and inviting restaurant. Pair your meal with a signature cocktail or enjoy a glass of wine in our bar overlooking the tranquil Grand River.

The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck

Experience a different spin on bowling – shorter lanes, smaller balls, thinner pins and three rolls per frame instead of two. It’s easy for all ages to play … but it’s not necessarily easy to get strikes!

Woodrows is located inside downtown’s [Amway Grand Plaza Hotel](https://www.experiencegr.com/listing/amway-grand-plaza-curio-collection-by-hilton/11354/). You don’t have to be a guest of the hotel to play, and you don’t need to rent shoes and a ball, either – just show up and pay for a lane (or [make a reservation](https://secure.meriq.com/woodrowsduckpin/) in advance). Woodrows offers a wide variety of beers, wines and craft cocktails you can enjoy between frames. Happy hour drink specials are offered Monday-Friday from 4pm-7pm. Come see why this century-old sport is all the rage again!

Woodrows DuckPin Bowling

We are an economic generator through sports tourism for Greater Grand Rapids and Kent County in the West Michigan area.

We own and operate an award winning baseball/softball complex; the Meijer Sports Complex [www.MeijerSportsComplex.com](https://www.MeijerSportsComplex.com) featuring eight fields, including a championship field that seats 1,000.

Our signature event, the Meijer State Games of Michigan (Olympic-style sporting event), draws 10,000 athletes through 60+ sports in its Winter and Summer Games.  We work with many of our local sports clubs and organizations to host various regional and national tournaments.

Why Grand Rapids? We have:
•	12,000 + hotel rooms (2,500 downtown)
•	234,000 square foot downtown convention center (fits 40 volleyball courts)
•	12,000 seat Van Andel Arena
•	5 facilities that feature 4+ courts and multiple grass or turf fields
•	Grant program for new events
•	and more!

West Michigan Sports Commission

Practice your cackle because the Zoo is brewing up a ghoulishly good time. We put a spell on Zoo! Collect heaps of sweets at twisted treat stations nestled between spooktacular decorations and otherworldly entertainment including magicians, fire dancers, villains, and more! Don’t miss this wickedly fun family tradition.

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